If you’ve been to Raleigh’s Mission Valley Cinema lately, you might have noticed a gigantic 35mm film projector and its accompanying platter system sitting out in the lobby. Perched in front of it is a mock tombstone with the words “R.I.P – Sept. 10, 2012,” the last day that projector – or any 35mm projector – was used in the six-auditorium multiplex.
via On Culture: The last of the 35mm movies | Arts & Culture | NewsObserver.com.